Easter Meltdown
04-14-2021 | 05:03 AM
#311
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Saying “shack” to mean “exactly” or “precisely” isn’t even intentionally slipping tactical comm into everyday conversation - it’s usually just habit from two or three decades of using “shack” to mean those very things...because that’s what the community (and everyone in it) did. And even after retirement, one’s closest friends retain the vernacular of a former career, so its use is naturally perpetuated (as is callsign use). It’s no different than saying “standby” to your wife on the phone, or “roger” to a golfing buddy establishing the bet for the round - it is habit. Who among us isn’t guilty of such gross negligence? As far as callsigns go, these guys and gals went by a particular name for decades and have often adopted it as their identity. Often times, even their closest friends could struggle to recall their actual name(s) or its proper pronunciation. I didn’t used to understand the angst against these two characteristics (use of military jargon and callsign use), but now I see it for what it often is - jealousy. And if it’s not that, it’s just one person trying to put another down to feel better about themself - psychology 101.
04-14-2021 | 05:44 AM
#312
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From: Slingin' Gear and Drinkin' Beer
Saying “shack” to mean “exactly” or “precisely” isn’t even intentionally slipping tactical comm into everyday conversation - it’s usually just habit from two or three decades of using “shack” to mean those very things...because that’s what the community (and everyone in it) did. And even after retirement, one’s closest friends retain the vernacular of a former career, so its use is naturally perpetuated (as is callsign use). It’s no different than saying “standby” to your wife on the phone, or “roger” to a golfing buddy establishing the bet for the round - it is habit. Who among us isn’t guilty of such gross negligence? As far as callsigns go, these guys and gals went by a particular name for decades and have often adopted it as their identity. Often times, even their closest friends could struggle to recall their actual name(s) or its proper pronunciation. I didn’t used to understand the angst against these two characteristics (use of military jargon and callsign use), but now I see it for what it often is - jealousy. And if it’s not that, it’s just one person trying to put another down to feel better about themself - psychology 101.
“Ah, here we are
Towards the end of our session
It's been a good time
(Sure has)
Hey Trip, when we're done, why don't we go play some golf?
(Sounds good, let's do it)
Alright! Hey, I'm gonna have to cranium on over to the pro shop though, and get me a club cranium cover for my 3-wood
(So to speak)
So to speak, yeah
Unfortunately, I gotta go downtown to do it
(So to speak)
So to speak... Yeah, you know what? I'm tired of this "so to speak" stuff, sayin' "container" and "cranium" all the time, you know I used to go with the flow, 'cause hey, I thought-- you know, hey, bein' a fighter pilot, you know, chicks dig it
(Helps with the ladies)
Well, you would think. But, uhh... it's a whole new age these days
(Yeah)
Now all the ladies want is a guy who wears a suit to work, and carries a briefcase, drives a brand new Beamer, comes home at 5 in the afternoon...
(Damn shame)
It is; it's just not the same
I tell ya... You know what, Trip?
(What's that?)
I wanna say "head"
I wanna say "box"
When I leave a party I don't wanna "pull chocks"
I don't wanna say "no slugs” when I sneak a cheek
When I say "I'm goin' downtown"
I really mean it! I've got some business to take care of downtown
And I don't want anyone sayin' "So to speak"
I wanna work for IBM
And I don't wanna fight in a war
'Cause bein' a fighter pilot won't get you ***** no more
One more time!
I wanna work for IBM
And I don't wanna fight in a war
'Cause bein' a fighter pilot won't get you ***** no more
(Yeah, that was a double negative)
Yeah, well at least I don't have a small penis
(Hey, shut up!)
Dead bug!”
~ DOS GRINGOS “The Last Song on the CD”
(Spotify search it!!)
04-14-2021 | 06:07 AM
#313
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Joined: Jul 2008
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Saying “shack” to mean “exactly” or “precisely” isn’t even intentionally slipping tactical comm into everyday conversation - it’s usually just habit from two or three decades of using “shack” to mean those very things...because that’s what the community (and everyone in it) did. And even after retirement, one’s closest friends retain the vernacular of a former career, so its use is naturally perpetuated (as is callsign use). It’s no different than saying “standby” to your wife on the phone, or “roger” to a golfing buddy establishing the bet for the round - it is habit. Who among us isn’t guilty of such gross negligence? As far as callsigns go, these guys and gals went by a particular name for decades and have often adopted it as their identity. Often times, even their closest friends could struggle to recall their actual name(s) or its proper pronunciation. I didn’t used to understand the angst against these two characteristics (use of military jargon and callsign use), but now I see it for what it often is - jealousy. And if it’s not that, it’s just one person trying to put another down to feel better about themself - psychology 101.
04-14-2021 | 06:44 AM
#314
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 718
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Saying “shack” to mean “exactly” or “precisely” isn’t even intentionally slipping tactical comm into everyday conversation - it’s usually just habit from two or three decades of using “shack” to mean those very things...because that’s what the community (and everyone in it) did. And even after retirement, one’s closest friends retain the vernacular of a former career, so its use is naturally perpetuated (as is callsign use). It’s no different than saying “standby” to your wife on the phone, or “roger” to a golfing buddy establishing the bet for the round - it is habit. Who among us isn’t guilty of such gross negligence? As far as callsigns go, these guys and gals went by a particular name for decades and have often adopted it as their identity. Often times, even their closest friends could struggle to recall their actual name(s) or its proper pronunciation. I didn’t used to understand the angst against these two characteristics (use of military jargon and callsign use), but now I see it for what it often is - jealousy. And if it’s not that, it’s just one person trying to put another down to feel better about themself - psychology 101.
04-15-2021 | 06:11 AM
#320
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